Joseph W. McDonald

One would think that as teachers in the field of Technology Education and Industrial Arts, we would be among the leaders in the production and disemination of various technology related curriculum materials. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Quite often, it is easier to find Home Economics and Music education related materials than it is for Technology Education and Industrial Arts.

In an effort to do my little part, I am listing pointers to to various internet sites that I have found which have some significance to Industrial Arts and Technology Education teachers. At this time the list is rather spartan, however, I hope it will grow as time passes and become a valuable resource for us.

Places of Interest to Technology Education Teachers

Aviation Experience aviation's history from the Wright Flyer to the Space Shuttle and beyond at the San Diego Areospace Museum
Woodworking A good starting point if your interested in woodworking
Technology Education Home Page Ohio State University - Dept. of Technology Education... this is the best resource that I have found to date.
Technolgy Student Association ...all about TSA officers, events and competitions.

Magazines of Interest to Technology Education Teachers

Journal of Industrial Teacher Education
Journal of Technology Education
Technology Review Home Page
PITSCO, the " Pitsco Guide to Technology Education", this is the same company that brings us the catalog full of neat technology education materials.
The PM Zone "Popular Mechanics" Magazine is now on-line

If you come across a URL that is related in any way to Technology Education or Industrial Arts, please send it to me for inclusion on this page. I would be especially interested in URL's for:

Send comments, suggestions, requests, or pointers to Joe McDonald... jmcdonal@mciunix.mciu.k12.pa.us